Captec and Microsoft Invite you to the 2010 UK Hub on 6th May

Captec will be guest speakers at Microsoft Embedded 2010 UK Hub event taking place at the Microsoft’s offices in Thames Valley Park on 6th May 2010. As well as presenting on Digital Signage technologies, Captec will showcase a small range of its industrial computer solutions, to demonstrate Captec’s full range of capabilities. The Hub event is focused on showcasing the power of Windows 7 in both componentised embedded format as well as full scale FES (For Embedded Systems). Windows 7 is Microsoft’s latest flagship Operating System with significant advantages and opportunities for developers and integrators to leverage on. The event offers a strong educational content programme coupled with the powerful opportunity of face to face engagement with a selection of Microsoft software and hardware partners.

9:30-17:00 6^th May 2010

Location - Microsoft UK Ltd., Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG 

Hub is the new and imaginative way to understand how Windows Embedded products can help your business. In a truly interactive environment you will be able to understand how Windows Embedded can help you deliver more intelligent and efficient solutions.

Every day developers are choosing Windows Embedded for their next great piece of equipment. From retail environments to manufacturing floors and from hospital rooms to repair shops, equipment powered by Windows Embedded can turn your vision and ingenuity into superior business results.

Hub 2010 is a destination for any IT professional looking for a reliable and secure platform solution for their equipment.  With comprehensive features, easy-to-use tools, free evaluation kits and access to a large network of community support, Windows Embedded helps yield faster time to market and decreased development costs.

Captec’s MD and CTO will be a guest speaker at Hub presenting ‘Simplified Digital Signage Technologies with Successful Eco-System Partnering’. The presentation will cover the growth of digital signage which continues relentlessly and unabated. Underlining these applications are a number of hardware and software technology building blocks which are fundamental to the successful rollout.  Signage is a 24-7 application so overall end-to-end reliability of the entire system is key to success and advertising revenue continuity.  This information packed session will provide a holistic simplified overview of all the key building blocks and best practice in their selection, integration and maintenance.  Coupled with key success factors in the management of the eco-system are creative content creators, technology providers, installers, maintainers, advertisers and a multitude of stakeholders necessary for successful implementation.  The session will base its showcase on one of the latest digital signage packages, offering simplicity of use and minimal start-up investment.

Captec will also be showcasing a representative cross section of its industrial computer solutions to demonstrate the full range of capabilities on offer.  The showcase will include 5 core industrial pc based technologies:

- Digital Signage Solution Kit    

Comprising: Signage Player PC, Display, Content Industrial Server, Pro-Sign-Pro Digital Signage Software

- Marine ECDIS  PC (Electronic Charting and Information Display System)

Comprising: Table or console mounting industrial Panel PC for marine charting and radar applications

- Thorpac Mobile Rugged Computer

Comprising: Rugged Computer with Expansion Capability for mobile field applications

- Katana Terminal PC

Comprising: Rugged IP66 Panel PC For MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) applications

- Industrial 19” Rack Mounting Server

Comprising: 1U 19” Rack Mount computer server ruggedized for industrial applications running Microsoft Windows 2008 with Hyper V

HUB 2010 Additional Details:

• Get up to date on the latest Windows Embedded roadmaps plus detailed information about some of Microsoft's latest product releases including Windows 7 For Embedded Systems and Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3
• Understand the Embedded strategy from market leaders by attending keynotes from executives of Microsoft, Intel
• Attend technical hands-on lab sessions - giving you direct access to the Windows Embedded Family of Products
• Meet our local Windows Embedded Ecosystem Partners dedicated to providing the right solution for your next project, including; training partners, silicon chipsets, software application vendors, system integrators, hardware vendors, design houses and Authorised Windows Embedded Distributors
• Network with existing Microsoft Windows Embedded customers and directly with Microsoft

Who should attend?

Business Decision Microsoft’s latest product Makers:
Understand offering for devices based on the power of Windows 7, network directly with Microsoft and the Windows Embedded Partner Ecosystem, attend our vertical breakout sessions to understand more around Windows Embedded in the healthcare, retail and industrial industries, and in relation to competitive Operating Systems.

Technical Decision Makers:
Get access to the latest NEW! Product Launch information on Windows Embedded Standard 7, including live demos on how to build an image from start to finish, an overview on how to service the Operating System, and access to product and tool focused Hands-On-Labs.

Whether you wish to expand your product knowledge, develop your understanding of industry-wide issues or choose a Windows Embedded business partner, Hub is a must visit.

A world where industrial computers can operate reliably in any environment for the benefit of mankind

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